1. I retired from
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Western Electric
5.7%213
  AT&T (Corporate, Network Systems, ATTI, ABI, etc.
20.1%752
  Lucent Technologies
64.1%2397
  Bell Labs
7.4%278
  Former BU's now Avaya or Agere
0.3%11
  Teletype Corporation
0.3%12
  Other (please specify)
2.1%78
Total Respondents  3741
(skipped this question)  2
2. I am a:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Management Retiree
84.1%3144
  Formerly Union Represented Retiree
12%447
  Occupational Retiree (non-represented)
1.8%67
  Vested Former Employee with future pension
0.7%25
  Once worked for AT&T/Lucent (not vested)
0.1%5
  Spouse of a retiree
0.2%7
  Surviving spouse of a retiree
0.3%13
  Current Alcatel-Lucent Employee
0.4%14
  Other (please specify)
0.5%18
Total Respondents  3740
(skipped this question)  3
3. I (or my spouse if spouse was the retiree) retired:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Prior to January 1, 1974
0.5%19
  Prior to January 1, 1984 (pre-divestiture)
3.3%125
  Prior to March 1, 1990
24.1%902
  After March 1, 1990
18.1%675
  After October 1, 1996 (Lucent Spinoff)
29.7%1111
  With the Lucent 5+5 offer in 2001
22.9%857
  Not retired
1.3%50
Total Respondents  3739
(skipped this question)  4
4. My age is:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  65 or older
53.2%1989
  60 to 65
26%973
  Younger than 60
20.8%778
Total Respondents  3740
(skipped this question)  3
5. My spouse's (or significant other) age is:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  65 or older
38.9%1453
  60 to 65
23%861
  Younger than 60
25.1%937
  Do not have a spouse or significant other
13%487
Total Respondents  3738
(skipped this question)  5
6. My LRO Membership Status is :
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Dues-paying member for 2+ years
54.9%2050
  Dues-paying member for 1 year
24.4%909
  LRO Life Member (contributed $350)
2.6%97
  Registered but have not paid dues
18.1%677
Total Respondents  3733
(skipped this question)  10
7. Please provide your email address so that we can contact you with the results of our survey. Make sure to use the email address that appears on your registration data.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  My email address is
100%3730
Total Respondents  3729
(skipped this question)  13
8. I believe Alcatel-Lucent will:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
properly fund my pension in the future
2% (89)23% (853)20% (733)43% (1586)11% (389)3650
try to avoid properly funding my pension
20% (734)46% (1692)16% (576)15% (564)2% (85)3651
try to get Federal Government (PBGC) takeover
14% (499)37% (1344)35% (1279)13% (470)2% (56)3648
no longer manage our pension 5-10 years from now
20% (722)45% (1646)25% (907)9% (322)1% (51)3648
not furnish information on pension plan except for what is required by law
46% (1685)46% (1661)6% (202)2% (64)1% (37)3649
solely use pension assets to benefit plan participants
4% (163)19% (702)26% (936)38% (1398)12% (450)3649
completely phase out my pension
11% (397)27% (974)29% (1050)29% (1063)4% (164)3648
merge with other multi-national corporations
8% (304)36% (1302)48% (1756)7% (244)1% (43)3649
Total Respondents  3654
(skipped this question)  88
9. The LRO should direct its priorities/efforts/resources toward:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
assuring that the pension plans are able to pay our pensions as promised
89% (3246)10% (365)0% (16)1% (20)0% (5)3652
getting stronger pension laws passed
73% (2648)23% (845)3% (115)1% (37)0% (5)3650
lobbying Alcatel-Lucent to appoint independent fiduciaries
61% (2212)28% (1028)10% (356)1% (46)0% (7)3649
Total Respondents  3653
(skipped this question)  89
10. (HEALTHCARE PLAN-RETIREE) My 2007 healthcare insurance is from:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Medicare & Lucent plan
46.9%1664
  Medicare & Outside plan
4.9%175
  Medicare & Lucent plan & Outside plan
2.8%98
  Only Lucent plan
28%994
  Only Outside plan
10.4%368
  Retiree with Lucent plan; Spouse with Outside plan
6%213
  Medicare only
0.5%17
  Do not have healthcare insurance
0.6%21
Total Respondents  3550
(skipped this question)  193
11. (DENTAL PLAN- RETIREE) I'm enrolled in:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Lucent Dental plan
45.2%1604
  Outside Dental plan
14.8%526
  Not enrolled in a Dental plan
40%1420
Total Respondents  3550
(skipped this question)  193
12. (PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN- RETIREE) I'm enrolled in:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Lucent Prescription Drug plan
81.7%2901
  Medicare Prescription Drug plan
2.3%83
  Outside Non-Medicare Prescription Drug plan
13.2%467
  Not enrolled in a Prescription Drug plan
2.8%99
Total Respondents  3550
(skipped this question)  193
13. (HEALTHCARE PLAN-SPOUSE/DEPENDENT) The 2007 healthcare insurance for my spouse, significant other and/or Class II dependent is from:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Medicare & Lucent plan
32.1%1138
  Medicare & Outside plan
6.6%235
  Medicare & Lucent plan & Outside plan
2.4%86
  Only Outside plan
19.1%677
  Medicare only
0.6%22
  Lucent plan only
25.9%921
  Does not have healthcare insurance
0.7%24
  No spouse or dependent
12.6%447
Total Respondents  3550
(skipped this question)  193
14. (DENTAL PLAN- SPOUSE/DEPENDENT) My spouse, significant other and/or Class II dependent is enrolled in:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  The Lucent Dental plan
30.8%1094
  Outside Dental plan
20.3%721
  Not enrolled in a Dental plan
35.2%1250
  No spouse or dependent
13.7%485
Total Respondents  3550
(skipped this question)  193
15. (PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN- SPOUSE/DEPENDENT) My spouse, significant other, and/or Class II dependent is enrolled in:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Lucent Prescription Drug plan
59.8%2124
  Outside Prescription Drug plan
24.4%867
  Not enrolled in a Prescription Drug plan
3%108
  No spouse or dependent
12.7%451
Total Respondents  3550
(skipped this question)  193
16. How much is your total healthcare/dental/drugs monthly insurance premium for you and your spouse/dependent, including the Medicare premium deducted from your Social Security income:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  $0 to $100
12.8%453
  $101 to $300
31.7%1126
  $301 to $500
22.7%805
  $501 to $800
14.5%516
  $801 to $1000
9.2%326
  over $1000
9.1%323
Total Respondents  3549
(skipped this question)  195
17. In the future, I believe that Alcatel-Lucent will:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
continue to offer healthcare insurance for retirees, but with annual cost increases
21% (759)45% (1597)10% (357)18% (633)6% (200)3546
provide retirees access to healthcare insurance, but at 100% of the retiree's expense
20% (693)37% (1315)28% (987)14% (493)2% (56)3544
provide retirees access to healthcare insurance but with a lump sum cap
9% (322)29% (1039)47% (1675)12% (426)2% (82)3544
will completely phase out healthcare insurance for retirees, spouses and dependents
23% (806)30% (1055)26% (910)20% (712)2% (63)3546
Total Respondents  3547
(skipped this question)  195
18. The LRO should direct its priorities/efforts/resources toward:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
attempting to engage directly with Alcatel-Lucent on cost effective/affordable healthcare plan options
65% (2297)30% (1050)3% (123)2% (60)0% (15)3545
supporting litigation against Alcatel-Lucent
40% (1404)28% (984)22% (783)9% (334)1% (42)3547
working to pass healthcare legislation in Congress
60% (2136)30% (1053)6% (212)3% (121)1% (25)3547
Total Respondents  3547
(skipped this question)  195
19. The LRO should:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
identify healthcare insurance plans as a supplement or alternative to Lucent plans
35% (1250)46% (1615)14% (500)5% (162)1% (20)3547
assist retirees/spouses with advice on benefits and pension problems
39% (1389)48% (1696)9% (307)4% (140)0% (13)3545
employ professionals to provide advice on pensions, insurance, and benefits
28% (977)39% (1375)22% (790)10% (366)1% (36)3544
promote with Alcatel-Lucent, options directly suited to retirees.
38% (1341)48% (1705)11% (407)2% (74)0% (16)3543
Total Respondents  3546
(skipped this question)  196
20. On healthcare, I believe Congress will:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
pass legislation to help retirees during the next 2 years
4% (153)16% (581)22% (787)47% (1682)10% (343)3546
pass legislation to help retirees during the next 2-4 years
7% (249)34% (1196)22% (773)30% (1076)7% (253)3547
Total Respondents  3546
(skipped this question)  196
21. The LRO's public policy agenda should try to advocate retirees' rights with Congress by:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
forming an LRO PAC and give money to candidates who support retirees' rights
16% (556)32% (1137)25% (881)23% (833)4% (140)3547
building on our affiliation with the National Retiree Legislative Network to pass legislation
38% (1360)54% (1921)7% (231)1% (26)0% (9)3547
encouraging LRO members to become active in the AARP
16% (568)35% (1236)30% (1048)14% (479)6% (216)3547
encouraging LRO members to become politically active with members of Congress
28% (1009)52% (1844)17% (596)2% (86)0% (12)3547
Total Respondents  3546
(skipped this question)  196
22. I believe the LRO:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
has been beneficial to retirees
43% (1458)48% (1641)7% (233)2% (75)0% (4)3411
should continue to exist
60% (2039)38% (1281)2% (82)0% (5)0% (3)3410
will receive my support as a dues-paying member
53% (1807)37% (1277)9% (298)1% (25)0% (3)3410
Total Respondents  3408
(skipped this question)  334
23. In the future, I believe the LRO
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
will find Alcatel-Lucent unwilling to deal with the LRO
30% (1024)50% (1701)15% (503)5% (169)0% (14)3411
Total Respondents  3408
(skipped this question)  334
24. In the future, it would be beneficial to retirees for the LRO to:
Strongly AgreeAgreeNo OpinionDisagreeStrongly DisagreeResponse Total
be supportive of Alcatel-Lucent's business interests
17% (578)54% (1854)23% (782)5% (160)1% (35)3409
hold Alcatel-Lucent accountable in the news media for actions that negatively impact retirees
56% (1913)40% (1381)2% (83)1% (29)0% (4)3410
hold Alcatel-Lucent accountable with U.S. government leaders/agencies
58% (1968)38% (1311)3% (102)1% (24)0% (3)3408
support retirees through selective policy advocacy/legal actions with Alcatel-Lucent
39% (1332)47% (1589)12% (407)2% (73)0% (8)3409
employ consultants to engage with Alcatel-Lucent in the context of European cultural/political and business environment
18% (628)34% (1172)36% (1240)9% (310)2% (59)3409
Total Respondents  3407
(skipped this question)  335
25. Legal fees, newsletter, website, and other costs have risen and the LRO intends to support the NRLN to a larger degree, because LRO Directors are NRLN Officers. Would you support increasing the $25 annual dues?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  No increase in dues
22.5%768
  Increase dues to $30
40.5%1380
  Increase dues to $35
20.1%685
  Increase dues to $40
4%137
  Increase dues to $50
12.9%439
Total Respondents  3409
(skipped this question)  336
26. I access the LRO website:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  More than once a week
2.1%71
  At least once a week
5.3%180
  A few times a month
23%786
  Only after an email prompt
57.5%1962
  Seldom
12.1%412
Total Respondents  3411
(skipped this question)  336
27. The LRO website is:
 Response PercentResponse Total
 User friendly
62.6%2133
 Not user friendly
3.2%110
 Responsive to user questions
9.7%329
 Keeps me up to date on Lucent, pension, healthcare, legislative issues
48.1%1639
 Provides useful advice
31.4%1068
 Other (please specify)
6.3%215
Total Respondents  3406
(skipped this question)  336
28. When I access the LRO website I visit:
ALWAYSSOMETIMESNEVERResponse Total
Recent Postings
50% (1717)42% (1416)8% (272)3405
Library
1% (43)44% (1472)55% (1868)3383
Archives
1% (44)47% (1581)52% (1757)3382
Member Search
3% (103)44% (1478)53% (1806)3387
Keyword Search
2% (73)38% (1281)60% (2028)3382
Press clips- pension news
31% (1057)57% (1939)12% (400)3396
Press clips- healthcare news
28% (964)54% (1848)17% (579)3391
Press clips- legislative news
23% (779)58% (1951)20% (662)3392
Press clips- business news
16% (537)56% (1893)28% (958)3388
Member Message Board
9% (319)45% (1513)46% (1552)3384
Links to retiree-related sites
8% (267)54% (1832)38% (1290)3389
Total Respondents  3406
(skipped this question)  336
29. The LRO Newsletter should be available to:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Only dues-paying members
25%852
  Anyone who registers
75%2559
Total Respondents  3411
(skipped this question)  336
30. LRO emails should come:
 Response PercentResponse Total
  At least monthly
38.7%1319
  Only when there is news
49.5%1689
  Regularly from Regional Directors
11.8%403
Total Respondents  3411
(skipped this question)  336
31. To help the LRO succeed, I am willing to serve as:
 Response PercentResponse Total
 a National Officer
0.4%14
 a Board Member
1.3%44
 a Regional Director
1.1%38
 a State Coordinator
2%69
 a Task Volunteer
10.1%344
 I am unable to serve
83.7%2851
 Other (please specify)
7.3%250
Total Respondents  3406
(skipped this question)  336
32. My name is
 Total Respondents  
526
(skipped this question)  3216
33. If Task Volunteer, list skills
 Total Respondents  
355
(skipped this question)  3387
34. Please provide suggestions as to how we can improve the LRO website
 Total Respondents  
630
(skipped this question)  3112
35. Please provide other comments for the LRO's future, including what you believe should be the LRO'S top priorities for action to meet or exceed your expectations
 Total Respondents  
1071
(skipped this question)  2671